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• state.
• So if you have moved to a new state, that confirmation notice will get forwarded to that state and help
• It makes it more consistent with the penal code.
• This is a lot of my tax money that I do not want to see going to the state to jail people for non-violent
• I see no tax justification.

Bills: HB1968, HB2279, HB2739, HB2803, HB3909, HB3918, HB4253, HB4475, HB5115, HB5430

Keywords: election services, contracting, political subdivisions, county elections, election code, voter registration, citizenship status, election law, cancellation, disqualification, Texas Election Code, voter identification, registration, election integrity, identification documents, election, watcher, polling place, removal, Texas Elections Code

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• the charity taxes already paid to the state because the state had to pay off 500 million of the 1 billion
• <00:04:13.439> fund $87,500 8% tax to the state general fund $87,500 8% tax to the state general
• put a flat tax so it's not eliminating taxing on charitable gaming and the state getting a cut, but the
• of Minnesota who efforts was the state of Minnesota who taxed<00:16:13.399> them taxed them taxed
• I'm Olivia's mom. organization pays more to the state in organization pays more to the state in taxes

Bills: HF169, HF195, HF194, HF1756, HF2133

Keywords: HF169, Minnesota insurance, health plan, summary of benefits and coverage, SBC, patient assistance program, deductible, health insurer, consumer disclosure, out-of-pocket costs, medical assistance funds, copay assistance, health coverage transparency, chapter 62Q, enrollee, HF195, Fairmont, street reconstruction, bonding bill, capital investment

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• Um, so this piece of legislation gives um individuals that are Oregon donors, especially state employees
• individuals that are Oregon donors<00:03:48.959> u<00:03:49.120> especially<00:03:49.519> state

Bills: HB372, HB361, HB391, HB372, HB361, HB391

Keywords: Elmore County, rental tax, tax revenue, infrastructure funding, economic development, Ma-Chis Lower Creek Indian Tribe, tribal police, reservation security, state-recognized tribe, law enforcement authority, certified police officer, Peace Officers' Standards and Training Commission, P.O.S.T., trespass, warrantless arrest, tribal land, sovereignty, public safety, Indian tribe, reservation

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• Chair, members, this is a state question to send to the people of the state of Oklahoma to lower the
• of property taxes?
• The state would have to pay for those property taxes that would have normally been paid under this.
• doing, the state was paying all those property taxes.
• instead of ad valorem tax.

Bills: HJR1024, SB1316, SB1491, SB1552, SB1679, SB1877, SB2040, SB2133, SB2153, SB2174, SB2180, SB227, SJR39, SJR47, SJR48

Keywords: Judicial Nominating Commission, congressional districts, terms of office, Oklahoma Constitution, legal qualifications, political party restrictions, family ties, administrative rules, sunset provision, state agencies, regulatory review, legislative oversight, presidential electors, vacancies, oath of office, political party, elections, county home rule charter, home rule, county government

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• I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands
• Senate Bill 502 changes the state statute so that the state of Florida will provide...
• Senate Bill 502 changes the state statute so that the state of Florida will provide concurrent, both
• violated a federal law on a United States military installation.
• States Attorney or United States District Court for the applicable district in this state has waived

Bills: S0502, S1182, S1514

Keywords: military jurisdiction, delinquency, concurrent jurisdiction, federal law, state law, veterans, military spouses, business incentives, tax exemptions, economic development, public records, trade secrets, Space Florida, confidentiality, open meetings

Summary: The Senate Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security met with a quorum present and took up two bills. Senator Burgess presented SB 1514, a public records measure tied to Space Florida that exempts Board of Space Florida meetings from public records requirements when trade secrets are discussed. He said the exemption was needed to protect sensitive business information and support Space Florida’s mission. The bill drew no questions or debate, and it was reported favorably by a unanimous roll call vote. The committee then considered CS for SB 502, sponsored by Senator Wright, which would provide concurrent state and federal legislative jurisdiction over certain juvenile offenses on U.S. military installations in Florida when federal jurisdiction is waived and the conduct is also a state crime. Senator Wright argued the change would allow juveniles to be handled in the state juvenile justice system rather than federal court, which he said is better suited for rehabilitation. The bill also had no questions or debate and was reported favorably by unanimous vote. After the bills, the committee recognized representatives from a Pasco County veterans wellness group and their therapy dog, Grit, for their work with veterans. The committee then adjourned without objection.

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• That's in the northwest corner of the state. Examiners, please introduce Representative Lawrence.
• the State Treasury.
• I think it helps every district, it helps our state, and we certainly are leading the way.
• the citizens of the state of Alabama.
• I can't begin to tell you the level of fraud that exists in pharmacy in the United States.

Bills: HB159, HB110, HB114, HB115, HB116, HB123, HB125

Keywords: U.S. Space and Rocket Center, Alabama Space Science Exhibit Commission, public facilities, space exploration, education programs, bond issuance, Governor involvement, HB110, sunset bill, Alabama Sunset Law, State Board of Medical Examiners, Medical Licensure Commission, medical licensing, physician regulation, healthcare regulation, professional licensing, ethics law, state ethics code, public servants, board members

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• with each member of this committee and the body as we do our work, representing our districts and the state
• Um, essentially what it does is it removes the section about the government state government dealing
• removes the section about the does is it removes the section about the government<00:07:01.840> state
• <00:07:02.080> government<00:07:02.319> dealing government state government dealing
• government state government dealing statements again<00:07:07.360> that's<00:07:07.599> kind

Bills: HB259, SB247, HB259, SB247

Keywords: income tax credit, tax incentive, recruitment, remote work, remote worker, recruited worker, rural counties, small counties, county population tiers, opportunity zone, teacher recruitment, nurse recruitment, law enforcement recruitment, workforce development, economic development, relocation incentive, Alabama Department of Revenue, nonrefundable tax credit, tax carryforward, state income tax

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• We're the Texas State Chamber.
• Texas is the number one state in the country.
• These states experience 71% lower benefit costs, up to 59% lower unemployment insurance taxes, and a
• How does Texas compare with other states?
• How do we already compare with other states?

Bills: HB 112, HB199, HB621, HB1349, HB2214, HB3466, HB3698, HB3699, HCR9, HB112, HB199, HCR9

Keywords: science park district, economic development, technology innovation, higher education collaboration, infrastructure development, Texas Economic Development Office, workforce development, unemployment benefits, state average unemployment rate, benefit year, economic support, Texas Workforce Commission, property owners' association, free speech, assembly rights, government officials, political candidates, floodplain, landlord, tenant

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• in the state of Wyoming. in the state of Wyoming. >> Thank<00:20:09.360> you.
• state forestry and our federal partners. state forestry and our federal partners.
• industries across the state. Thank you. industries across the state. Thank you.
• earlier, state, federal state of Wyoming earlier, state, federal government,<00:57:35.760> local<
• <01:03:32.799> forers state forers state forers standard<01:03:34.799> budget.

Bills: HB0078, HB0087, SF0070, SF0068, SF0017, SF0043

Keywords: forest health, grant program, state forester, wildfire prevention, environmental conservation, habitat improvement, water development, feasibility studies, appropriations, water management, rehabilitation, irrigation, public works, agricultural supply, municipal water, funding, maintenance projects, tax assessments, state law, forestry management

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• State treasurer.
• I'm the assistant state forester for operations with Wyoming State Forestry Division.
• state.
• state.
• program kind of started in the state. program kind of started in the state.

Bills: HB0078, HB0087, SF0070, SF0068, SF0017, SF0043

Keywords: forest health, grant program, state forester, wildfire prevention, environmental conservation, habitat improvement, water development, feasibility studies, appropriations, water management, rehabilitation, irrigation, public works, agricultural supply, municipal water, funding, maintenance projects, tax assessments, state law, forestry management

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• So, we went back and changed it to where it just exempts the state taxes. Just the state tax.
• it to where it just exempts the state it to where it just exempts the state taxes. taxes. taxes.
• >> Just<00:08:40.560> the<00:08:40.719> state<00:08:40.880> tax.
• So typically as a >> Just the state tax.
• > taxes provide tax exemptions for state taxes provide tax exemptions for state taxes with<00:

Bills: HB87, HB96, HB28, HB87, HB96, HB28

Keywords: HB87, Marengo County, coroner, deputy coroner, county commission, expense allowance, mileage allowance, travel reimbursement, local act, local legislation, county general fund, public official compensation, county office, Section 45-46-60, Alabama Code, salary increase, allowance increase, National Signing Day, athletic scholarships, military enlistment

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• They just will not be able to do it at a facility that receives state tax dollars.
• As it stands today, you can leave the State of Oklahoma, if there's another state that allows these types
• entity that received state payer or, State tax dollars, no conversations, no access to, like we said
• Now we're seeing states such as New York State, of all places, now stand up and protect children.
• state.

Bills: HB3057, HB3130, HB3310, HB3314, HB3985, HB4113, HB4486

Keywords: government reporting, information technology, child welfare, environmental policy, state agency compliance, gender transition, minors, health services, punitive damages, parental rights, health care providers, purchasing, compliance, state employees, longevity pay, contract management, marijuana tax, public service impact tax, county funding, voter approval

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• the state of Arizona along with the federal tax credit.
• We go to major banks, insurance companies, and other groups that have tax liability here in the state
• liability here in the state of Arizona and monetize those. groups that have tax liability here in the
• who has long-term tax liability in the state we use that equity to build the development and keep it
• and tax credits every year That these developments, even though they cost the state in tax credits every

Bills: HB2352, HB2388, HB2418, HB2499, HB2500, HB2579, HB2584, HB2804

Keywords: funding, auditor general, county treasurer, procedural reviews, state appropriations, HB2388, Arizona Commerce Authority, ACA, small modular reactor, SMR, nuclear energy, advanced nuclear, data center, data centers, economic development, study, appropriation, general fund, jobs, wages

Summary: The committee first heard HB 2584, which would prohibit public funds from being used for genetic sequencing equipment made by companies owned or controlled by entities domiciled in a foreign adversary. The sponsor said the bill is intended to prevent sensitive genetic data from being sold or used against the United States. There was little public testimony, and the committee approved the bill on a 13-5 vote for a do pass recommendation. Members then considered HB 2804, a rural development and housing tax credit bill that would let the Department of Housing allocate up to $2 million per year in credits for qualifying rural affordable housing projects, with the program set to expire in 2037. Supporters, including the sponsor, the mayor of Flagstaff, and housing investors and developers, said the credit would leverage federal LIHTC dollars, attract private capital, and help finance affordable housing for seniors, veterans, and low-income residents in rural Arizona. Opponents from the Arizona Free Enterprise Club argued state LIHTC programs are inefficient, costly, and hard to oversee. The committee passed the bill 13-4. The committee also heard HB 2388, as amended, which appropriates $100,000 to the Arizona Commerce Authority to study the economic benefits of small modular reactors and data centers, with a report due by June 30, 2027. Supporters said the study could help Arizona plan for future energy and data-center growth, while opponents argued the agency already has other funding sources and should not receive additional money for the study. The amended bill passed 10-7. After a presentation from Auditor General Lindsay Perry on county treasurer procedural reviews and the Santa Cruz County embezzlement case, the committee approved HB 2352, which provides $2,385,900 in FY 2029 for the Auditor General to continue county treasurer reviews, on an 11-7 vote. The committee then unanimously approved HB 2418, as amended, which directs $600,000 to be evenly distributed among five major incident task force counties and codifies the longstanding distribution practice. Finally, the committee took up HB 2499, the first of two ESA administration bills, which would appropriate $2.6 million and 12 FTEs to the Department of Education for ESA administration and oversight beginning in FY 2027; the bill drew extended debate about ESA growth, accountability, testing, and spending oversight, but the transcript cuts off before the final vote.

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• Uh, use tax is still up. Uh, insurance premium tax is up.
• Uh use tax now, good. SSUT is still up.
• Uh use tax is<00:24:30.720> still<00:24:30.960> up.
• Uh insurance premium tax is is still up.
• interest on state account. interest on state account.

Bills: HB44, HB400, HB444, HB487, SB249, SB252, SB58, HB44, HB400, HB444, HB487, SB249, SB252, SB58

Keywords: teachers retirement, credit purchase, St. Clair County, DAY Program, pension reform, dental insurance, benefit rollover, healthcare, insurance policy, annual maximum, HB444, vaccines, vaccine exemption, religious exemption, religious liberty, private school, church school, faith-based school, parochial school, school immunization

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• We also have an increase in taxes and fees to support the state. Road Fund.
• bonding. tax bonding, and now we have among the lowest debt ratios in the state of New Mexico.
• Those tribes along the interstate send up to the state, and this is in the form of special fuels taxes
• in the middle of the pack. among states, if not even in the lower tier for weight distance tax.
• We have not had the wherewithal to increase the gas tax to keep up with our competitive states.

Bills: SB2

Keywords: SB 2, State Highway Project Bonds, highway funding, transportation bonds, state road fund, motor vehicle fees, vehicle registration fees, electric vehicle fee, EV surcharge, plug-in hybrid fee, weight distance tax, road construction, infrastructure financing, Department of Transportation, State Transportation Commission, bonding authority, county road funds, municipal road funds, transportation improvement program, state highways

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• Of the state general fund for ECCD.
• I just think it's important that we reflect our state.
• What was the additional cost to that to the state? Mr.
• How much that would have cost the state? Mr.
• We see it as an economic advantage for the state.

Bills: SB2

Keywords: SB 2, State Highway Project Bonds, highway funding, transportation bonds, state road fund, motor vehicle fees, vehicle registration fees, electric vehicle fee, EV surcharge, plug-in hybrid fee, weight distance tax, road construction, infrastructure financing, Department of Transportation, State Transportation Commission, bonding authority, county road funds, municipal road funds, transportation improvement program, state highways

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• revenues that come into the state.
• property taxes?
• that is paid into the state.
• I don't believe that this body actually supports tax credit vouchers in this state, but their hands are
• We had our first budget meeting 45 minutes after the State of the State, and luckily the relationship

Bills: SB1177, HB3705, SB1942, SB2026, SB1533, SB1327, SB2065, SB2155, SB2159

Keywords: education funding, mental health services, public safety, housing, state budget, tax credit, parental choice, private school, income tax, dental insurance, health care, medical necessity, insurance claims, dentist rights, military discharge, veterans, DD Form 214, confidentiality, grandchildren access, veteran burial

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• and Mexico, to possess the proper entry document, uh, to operate commercial motor vehicles in the state
• , and it provides for state best empoundment of those vehicles.
• Senate unanimously, and uh I'd ask that the committee find a favorable report for this. provides for state
• best empoundment of provides for state best empoundment of those<00:02:02.799> vehicles.

Bills: SB205, SB242, SB205, SB242

Keywords: appropriation, education funding, priority schools, Alabama education, State Department of Education, codification, state law, legal revisions, Alabama code, legislative updates, underground damage prevention, notification system, construction safety, infrastructure, commercial driver license, English proficiency, work authorization, impoundment, false documentation, 1136

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• Welcome to your state senate. [applause] >> Thank you. Further introductions?
• Welcome to your state be recognized.
• Welcome to your state senate.<00:03:14.537> [applause] >> Thank<00:03:17.280> you.
• relating to state sheriff's day. relating to state sheriff's day.
• bill of course sets April 27th as state bill of course sets April 27th as state sheriff's<00:04:

Bills: SB2169, SB2263, SB2360, SB2359, SB2031, SB2796, SB3090, SB3091, SB3092, SB2120, SB2593, SB2751, SB2135, SB2024, SB2872, SB3179, SB2308, SB2392, SB2470, SB2398, SB2902, SB2841, SB2436, SB2806, SB2691, SB2824, SB2645, SB2384, SB2697, SB3153, SB3156, SB888, SB2423, SB2746

Keywords: business competitiveness, economic development, DBEDT, Department of Business Economic Development and Tourism, business climate, regulatory reform, permitting, economic ranking, state ranking, top 10 states, business climate improvement working group, business revitalization task force, CNBC America’s Top States for Business, Hawaii business climate, workforce development, infrastructure, cost of doing business, tax competitiveness, labor unions, private sector

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• It simply states that a lien can be placed if they do not have coverage.
• .working to ensure that those individuals who are insured by Blue Cross Blue Shield throughout the state
• While there is no drug court in this state. And so that's...
• But, uh, like many of you, I'm a parent of a student here in the state of Alabama.
• It will allow all jurisdictions to prosecute uniformly across the state.

Bills: SB210, SB292, HB360, HB233, HB66, HB356, HB164, HB238, HB209, SB223, HB307, SB210, SB292, HB360, HB233, HB66, HB356, HB164, HB238, HB209, SB223, HB307

Keywords: hospital liens, medical billing, government healthcare, insurance claims, patient rights, education oversight, subpoena authority, investigation, State Superintendent, school misconduct, drug courts, accountability, veterans, mental health, substance abuse, rehabilitation, criminal justice, court intervention, terrorist threat, terroristic threat